The Bakersfield Police Department has named an officer involved in a shooting of a suspect on May 18. In a news release, police said the officer involved in the shooting was Jonathan Berumen. The release said Berumen has worked for the Bakersfield Police Department since January of 2013, and this is his first officer involved…… Continue Reading
BAKERSFIELD — To honor 70 years in business in Bakersfield and across Kern County, Stinson’s is making an interesting offer to the Led by owner Ben Stinson, Stinson’s, which specializes in office supplies and office furniture, will give $70,000 in donations to 70 local nonprofits. Ben Stinson made the announcement about the initiative during an appearance…… Continue Reading
Kern County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is hosting its second Urner’s Dinner and a Movie Party on Thursday, and tickets are still available. During the May 22 episode of “First Look with Scott Cox,” CASA’s Shawna Smith and Urner’s Lauren Marty joined the show to discuss the organization’s role in the community and how…… Continue Reading
On May 16, ESPN Bakersfield and KBAK/KBFX sports anchor Greg Kerr’s wife, Shauna, passed away after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Kerr returned to his weekday talkshow on ESPN Bakersfield 1230 AM/98.1 FM and opened the show with a heartfelt and tearful tribute to his late wife. “There is no playbook for this,”…… Continue Reading
Bakersfield City Council candidate Bruce Freeman stopped by “The Richard Beene Show” on Monday to discuss his race to replace the late Jeff Tkac in Ward 5. The election is slated June 6, and Freeman is running against Noel Pineo and Ryan Nance, who has declined to be interviewed by Richard Beene and others. “What…… Continue Reading
BAKERSFIELD — Two men are still wanted in a Feb. 8 armed robbery of a Bakersfield fast-food restaurant. At 10:42 p.m. on Feb. 8, two suspects entered the Sonic Drive-In at 2031 White Lane, pointed firearms at employees, and demanded money. The suspects fled the business with the money. Bakersfield Police say the first suspect is…… Continue Reading
BAKERSFIELD — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for burglary. Police said on May 15, at 1:53 a.m., the suspect forced entry to Dr. Ratty’s Optometrist office located at 2222 E Street, and removed items. The suspect is described as a: white male, 20-30…… Continue Reading
The Bakersfield Police are searching for man they suspect may have inappropriately touched a young girl after he was given a car ride by the girl’s mother. Police said they are looking for a white male, aged 60-65 years, with grey hair in connection with the May 5 incident. Police said the man was standing…… Continue Reading
We took our weekly cruise around Instagram to see what you were sharing from Bakersfield’s weekend, and as usual we weren’t disappointed. Here’s some of the outstanding images shared to Instagram from the weekend of May 19-21. #Repost @directoffroad ::: Good morning all. We're setting up at the @streets_of_bakersfield_carshow. It's going to be a good…… Continue Reading
Bakersfield artist Craig Fraser stopped by to chat with “First Look with Scott Cox” hosts Louis Amestoy, who was filling in for a vacationing Scott, and Michael Hopper about his latest projects, including his work for Disney.… Continue Reading
CEO of the Open Door Network & Advocate to Christina Scrivner & her children, Lauren Skidmore sits down with Ralph Bailey to discuss the latest on the case against former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner & whats next for his family as this case continues to get delayed. KERN Radio · Lauren Skidmore, Advocate to…
The Ralph Bailey Show is baffled by the juries decision to find Sean “P Diddy” Combs not guilty on charges of human trafficking & racketeering so they call upon friend of the show and local attorney H.A. Sala do discuss what could have let the jury to this decision. KERN Radio · H.A. Sala Explains…
The Ralph Bailey Show welcomes historian Nick Ragone to the broadcast as he & Ralph discuss one of America’s most historical moments, the storming of the beaches of Normandy, France in World War 2. KERN Radio · Ralph & Ragone Discuss 81st Anniversary of D-Day
The Ralph Bailey Show welcomes Congressman Vince Fong to the show as they discuss the Congress’s decision to vote in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill & the Congressman give his thoughts on Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine. KERN Radio · Congressman Fong Talks Big Beautiful Bill & Ukraine
Stephanie Pierce & Erving Loya of “Hey There Delilah”, a local non-profit, stop by The Ralph Bailey Show to pump up their inaugural Golf Classic at Bakersfield Country Club, where they will raise money to aid families who are being affected by cancer. Teams & donations are still available.Go to https://www.heytheredelilah.org/ for more information. KERN…